Phoenix India Light Festival Begins At Phoenix Mall Of Asia: Invites All To step Into A World Of immersive Light And Wonder

* India’s first-of-its-kind interactive light festival to take place from October to December 2024 boosting the festive spirit

Phoenix Mall of Asia, renowned for its unparalleled shopping experience, culinary indulgence and cultural enrichment has proudly commenced the festive celebration today with the unveiling of Phoenix India Light Festival. Designed by Surreal Design Studio, this is the country’s first immersive lighting experience taking place at the heart of Bengaluru; promising to redefine the convergence of art and technology into a mesmerizing, interactive sensory experience, evoking a sense of storytelling, imagination and unbound happiness. The dazzling display of vibrant and interactive lights at the mall’s stunning plaza area, will transform the premises into a magical wonderland from October to December 2024, celebrating the festive spirit.

Marking a significant milestone in India’s cultural celebration, Phoenix India Light Festival (ILF) will display the transformative power of light through the combination of technology and creative brilliance, like never before. ILF will feature a curated collection of interactive light displays—from stunning tunnels of colours to psychedelic visual experiences—each crafted to engage the senses and ignite wonder. The launch of this first edition of India Light Festival during Diwali signifies the power of hope and connection fostered by the festival of light all across the country and ways Phoenix is committed to elevate the experience of its visitors to enjoy the festivities at its fullest and create lasting memories with loved ones.

During the India Light Festival, Phoenix Mall of Asia will be entirely adorned with stunning array of illuminated installations. Each décor element is designed to elevate the experience and create a magical, immersive atmosphere for visitors. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a monumental metal structure, the Prismatic Pavilion with neon lights and mesmerizing colours and geometry, which would create a dynamic and captivating visual experience from every angle. A centrally positioned ILF lit signage further enhances the visual impact. Followed by this, the Light tunnel decorated with curtain LED string lights will invite visitors to explore deeper into the mall, while blue neon lights illuminate the entrance, adding a touch of mystery and intrigue. Apart from this, there are two Shimmering Towers featuring metal structures with crystal string lights suspended beneath a mirrored acrylic ceiling, to cast a dazzling shimmer and creating an enchanting atmosphere. The visitors will also bask in the Radial Reflection, a metal structure with MDF cladding and mirror acrylic from inside with neon lights flushed in it, a Blooming Echoes, metal structure with sensor-based neon lights and lit heart in the center with ILF signage and six Prismatica installations with iridescent acrylic with neon lights inside, enhancing the festive ambience. The beautifully intricate décor will transform the space into a dynamic landscape of colour and light, evoking a sense of awe and wonder with every step.

Key Features of the Festival:

Interactive Installations: Engaging light displays that respond to visitors' actions.

Tunnel of Colour: A stunning, immersive space that invites exploration.

Psychedelic Visuals: Thought-provoking displays that challenge perception.

Sensory Journey: A curated experience designed to engage all senses and inspire wonder.

Ms. Ritu Mehta, Centre Director of Phoenix Mall of Asia and Senior VP - Marketing for South, expressed her excitement about the festival: “We, at Phoenix Mall of Asia are thrilled to bring the first-ever immersive light festival to India in this festive season. The Phoenix India Light Festival is not just an event; it’s a celebration of inspiration, creativity, and connection. This festival embodies our commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring that our patrons are continuously amazed and keep experiencing pieces of global excellence. By introducing this immersive light festival, we elevate the festive atmosphere during Diwali while providing a unique and opulent experience that aligns with our top-of-the-line positioning. In the coming years, we hope to bring this celebration to different corners of India, spreading the festive glow from city to city across the seasons.”

Mr. Gajendra Singh Rathod, President - Malls (South), also shared his enthusiasm: “The Phoenix India Light Festival is a unique opportunity for us to showcase the transformative power of light. We aim to create an environment that fosters connection and joy, allowing our visitors to experience the magic of light in a new and exciting way. This festival is a testament to our commitment to providing innovative and enriching experiences at Phoenix Mall of Asia.”

This initiative not only captivates visitors but also reaffirms Phoenix Mall of Asia's dedication to delivering extraordinary experiences that resonate with our discerning clientele. The Phoenix India Light Festival exemplifies the mall's mission to be a leader in the luxury retail landscape, setting new standards for elegance and engagement while continually striving to exceed expectations. Phoenix Mall of Asia welcomes everyone to the mesmerizing Phoenix India Light Festival. The celebration is open for all, opening doors for the visitors to step into a world where light shines brightly, bringing joy, inspiration, and connection to all who visit.

wienerberger India Receives Prestigious CII National Award 2024 For Environmental Best Practices

wienerberger India, a leading provider of innovative green building solutions, has been conferred with the esteemed CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2024. This recognition honors the company's ground-breaking project, "Utilization of Renewable Energy - Thermal for Bricks Manufacturing," which harnesses biomass to meet thermal energy needs in brick production.

"We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award, which validates our unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices," said Mr. Monnanda Appaiah, Managing Director, wienerberger India. "Our innovative approach to renewable energy demonstrates our ability to balance business growth with environmental stewardship, setting new industry benchmarks."

wienerberger India's pioneering project has been recognized as one of the TOP 10 "Most Innovative Environmental Projects" and one of the three most "Useful Environmental Projects" amidst numerous renowned companies. This achievement underscores the company's strategic vision, relentless effort, and dedication to excellence.

The CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2024 reinforces wienerberger India's position as a leader in sustainable building solutions. By leveraging biomass energy, the company has significantly reduced its carbon footprint, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

"This award is a testament to our employees' hard work and dedication to sustainability," added Mr. Appaiah. "We will continue to innovate and strive for environmental excellence, promoting eco-friendly practices and responsible business growth."

For more information log on to : https://www.wienerberger.in/

India’s First Gen-AI Aggregator Platform - OneAIChat Announces Partnership With Haiper AI, For Text To Video Generation

“Subscribers can unleash their creativity with unlimited prompts for native and Haiper AI models in gen-AI videos”

OneAIChat, India’s first Gen-AI aggregator platform, is announcing the launch of its text-to-video generation feature, developed in partnership with Haiper AI, a U.K.-based generative AI startup building perceptual foundation models for next-generation visual content creation. This first-of-its-kind technology allows users to create lifelike videos from text prompts, which is set to transform the content creation landscape.

The text-to-video feature is built on native technology and open-sourced diffusion models to deliver high-quality outputs eliminating the need for extensive time and manual filming. Along with significant cost benefits this platform allows users to benefit from multiple gen-ai platform access, making the technology widely available for various modules.

“OneAIChat committed to continuous innovation, and we plan to introduce additional tools that will further enhance the capabilities of this exciting new feature. We are happy that this feature has already garnered positive feedback from early adopters, who have praised its ability to facilitate content creation and simplify the 3D modelling process and we are aiming to onboard 50K subscribers by Q1-2025”, Prasad Paresh Kale, CEO & Founder of OneAIChat.

All current subscriptions will include unlimited prompts for both native and partner models, providing current users with increased creative flexibility.

About OneAIChat:

OneAIChat, a flagship product of Kaletech Private Limited, is the first Gen-AI aggregator platform unveiled in India in April 2024. It's built on Native models and an in-house bot, 'Somebody,' which excels in Generative AI text-to-text, text-to-image, text-to-video, text-to-document, and text-to-music capabilities. 'Somebody' offers 11 ultra-focused, knowledge-specific categories, enabling users to cut through the noise and focus on domain-specific tasks. We’ve made 'Somebody' a comprehensive aggregator by powering it with world-class LLMs, allowing users to easily access the full potential of Generative AI with a single, unlimited subscription.

'Somebody' offers 11 ultra-focused, knowledge-specific categories, making it a comprehensive aggregator powered by world-class Large Language Models (LLMs). This enables users to seamlessly access the power of multiple Generative AI platforms through a single subscription.

OneAIChat brings together cutting-edge technological innovations - such as domain-specific knowledge categories, advanced LLMs, intuitive interfaces, and cloud-based delivery - into a single, seamless platform. Additionally, OneAIChat has partnered with other AI platforms like Haiper, Ideogram, and BeatOven to further enhance its capabilities. More information is available at https://oneaichat.com/

Bandhan Mutual Fund Opens New Branch Office In Mysore

Bandhan AMC Limited (Bandhan AMC) opened a new branch in Mysore to help serve investors and mutual fund distributors (MFDs) better. The new branch office is located at First Floor, 12th Main, 6th Cross, Kamli, Saraswathipuram, Mysore, Karnataka- 570009. The new branch in Mysore will include a fully equipped meeting cum training room which aims to enhance its customer service and investor awareness activities in Mysore. 

Talking about the new branch launch, Mr. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC said that, “Mysore has been a high-growth market for us, and we are happy to have received strong feedback and support from our partners and investors over several years. Our new office further strengthens our commitment and presence in this key market, and we are confident that our team and partners in Mysore will use it to further increase financial awareness, generate greater interest in mutual funds, and provide superior service to our customers.”

Bvlgari Launches Its First Digital Boutique In India In An Exclusive Partnership With Tata CLiQ Luxury

~The brand’s curated assortment of fine jewellery, watches, leather goods, and India-inspired editions, including the newly launched Mangalsutra sautoir necklace, are now available on the platform~

Tata CLiQ Luxury, India’s premier luxury lifestyle platform, announces an exclusive partnership with Bvlgari, the Magnificent Roman High Jeweler, to launch their first digital boutique in the country. This strategic collaboration marks Bvlgari’s debut in India’s e-commerce space. With this launch, discerning consumers across the country can purchase Bvlgari’s iconic jewelry, handbags, and watches from the comfort of their own homes. With a fast-changing globalized market and the purchasing aspirations of the Indian consumer rapidly evolving, luxury e-commerce platforms play a pivotal role in attracting new customers residing all across the country. To maximize the reach of its High-End product offer for this fastly growing new customer base, Bvlgari has launched this pioneering partnership combining its extraordinary savoir-faire with Tata CLiQ Luxury’s digital expertise, reach and long-standing relationship with Indian consumers.

From India-inspired creations such as the B.zero1 Kada Bracelet and the iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari Mangalsutra to an array of timeless creations including the Serpenti Viper bracelets and B.zero1 rings, the Bvlgari digital boutique on the Tata CLiQ Luxury platform offers a curated selection of its most celebrated pieces. The digital boutique will also house Bvlgari time-pieces including the famed Serpenti, the iconic Octo Finissimo collection, as well as the Octo Roma so elegant and versatile. One can also shop from a wide range of leather goods and accessories.

In addition, for a seamless and enhanced online shopping experience, Tata CLiQ Luxury and Bvlgari will offer a dedicated luxury concierge service, through which customers can get a personalised shopping experience from knowledgeable experts trained by Bvlgari who can guide them in their journey.

Gopal Asthana, CEO, Tata CLiQ, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, “We are honoured to welcome Bvlgari to Tata CLiQ Luxury. Known for their unparalleled craftsmanship and exquisite designs we are proud to be their e-commerce partner in the country. The jewellery, watch, and accessories categories on the platform are of key focus and with this launch, we are elevating our portfolio further. Our endeavour is to bring iconic luxury brands  to consumers across India, and we look forward to offering consumers an unmatched online luxury shopping experience.”

Speaking about the launch, Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO, Bvlgari, said, “We are thrilled to mark a new chapter for Bvlgari in India through our partnership with Tata CLiQ Luxury, India's leading luxury lifestyle platform. This important partnership allows us to bring our iconic designs across India, meeting customers with whom we share a deep love for beauty, excellence and exquisite craftsmanship. Together, we want to offer our customers an online shopping experience through the same attention and warm welcome that can be found in our boutiques”.

Bvlgari’s iconic high-end creations, are now on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

https://luxury.tatacliq.com/explore/bvlgari

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Launches Crash Course For JEE Main 2025 Phase I & II

- Structured Learning for Success: Intensive 75-day Phase I and 46-day Phase II cover essential JEE topics through 138 and 96 lectures.

- Ongoing Assessment and Support: Includes six part tests and four mock tests with expert guidance to ensure thorough exam readiness.

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, proudly announces the launch of its Crash Course for JEE Main 2025, designed to help students excel in the highly competitive JEE Main exam. The crash course will be offered in two distinct phases, catering to students appearing for both Phase I and Phase II of the JEE Main 2025 exam.

The Crash Course for JEE Main 2025 provides students with a highly structured, intensive learning plan that focuses on covering the entire syllabus comprehensively within a short period. It combines a robust lecture plan, frequent testing, and expert guidance to ensure students are well-prepared for the exam.

Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, MD & CEO of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), stated, "At Aakash, we continue to innovate and provide students with the best preparatory tools to excel in highly competitive exams like JEE. Our Crash Course for JEE Main 2025 is tailored to meet the needs of students aiming for success in both attempts of the exam. With expert faculty and a meticulously designed schedule of lectures and tests, we ensure that students are fully prepared to face the challenges of JEE Main and come out victorious."

Phase I of the crash course spans 75 days, commencing on November 7, 2024, and concluding on January 23, 2025. Students will participate in a total of 138 lectures during this phase, with three lectures scheduled each day from Monday to Saturday, amounting to a daily teaching duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. The lecture breakdown includes 69 hours of teaching each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The course also includes six part tests and four mock tests, all conducted online, totaling 10 tests and 30 test hours.

Phase II is a shorter, 46-day course starting on December 9, 2024, and also concluding on January 23, 2025, in alignment with Phase I. During this period, students will attend 96 lectures, with the same lecture plan of three lectures per day and a total daily teaching time of 4 hours and 30 minutes. For Phase II, students will receive 48 hours of instruction in each subject: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. As in Phase I, students in Phase II will also complete six part tests and four mock tests, conducted online, with 30 test hours in total.

In both phases, lectures are held for 1 hour and 30 minutes each, across three subjects daily, maintaining consistency in the pace and intensity of the program. The final mock tests for both Phase I and Phase II students are scheduled from January 20 to 23, 2025, offering students a comprehensive review before the JEE Main examination. The schedule is designed to help students quickly cover the essential topics and gain practice under timed conditions.

Revolutionary Treatment Without Surgery Now Possible With Interventional Radiology

The Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology – Karnataka State (ISVIR KAR) today successfully conducted the Clinical Interventional Radiology Conference 2024 in Bengaluru.

Interventional radiology represents a groundbreaking advancement in medical treatment, offering patients minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. This cutting-edge speciality uses advanced imaging to guide precise, non-invasive procedures, allowing doctors to diagnose and treat complex conditions without the need for surgery. This innovative approach significantly improves patient outcomes by reducing recovery times, lowering the risk of complications, and decreasing treatment costs.

Dr. Rohit Madhurkar, President of ISVIR KAR, highlighted the potential of interventional radiology: “Conditions such as thyroid nodules, uterine fibroids, varicose veins, breast lumps, liver diseases, and certain cancers can now be treated effectively through a pinhole-sized entry into the body. This revolutionary technique ensures faster recovery, reduced risk, and more affordable treatment options” ential for patients across various medical specialties.

Dr. Rajesh Helavar, Secretary of ISVIR KAR , emphasized the importance of raising public asignificanth “Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of the benefits interventional radiology offers." Dr. Helavar explained that one of the primary goals of ISVIR KAR is to bridge this information gap and bring attention to the significant advancements made in interventional radiology. “Through conferences, public outreach, we aim to educate both the public and healthcare professionals about how interventional radiology can provide effective, non surgical solutions for some of the most common and challenging medical conditions,” he stated.

Adding to this, Dr. Madhu S.D., Treasurer of ISVIR KAR , remarked, “Interventional radiologists (IRs) are specialists extensively trained in imageguided treatments. Their expertise in interpreting medical images allows them to perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on nearly all organs. Interventional radiology plays a crucial role in modern patient care and management.”  He also highlighted that these treatments are now available at government run institutions like Kidwai memorial institute of Oncology and IGOT, Bengaluru.

This year’s conference highlighted the significant advancements in the field and showcased its lifechanging potential for patients across various medical specialties.